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Message: [QUOTE="Dexter, post: 3690054, member: 1978"] Not a licence suspension, it's a disqualification from driving. The main difference between a license suspension and a license disqualification is who imposes the penalty and how long the driver is unable to drive: License suspension The police or Qld Trans impose a suspension for a set period of time. A suspension can be for a number of reasons, including unpaid fines, excessive demerit points, or speeding. Once the suspension period ends, the license is automatically reinstated. License disqualification A court imposes a disqualification as part of a sentence for a traffic offense. A disqualification means the driver is not allowed to drive or apply for a new license for a set period of time. The court must reinstate the license after the disqualification period ends. A disqualification is more serious than a suspension and can have more severe consequences. For example, driving while disqualified can result in imprisonment. In Queensland, a driver convicted of driving while suspended or disqualified may face additional penalties, including: A minimum of two years disqualification, plus up to five additional years A fine of over $6,000 Up to 18 months in prison [/QUOTE]

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